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Melania Box Office Numbers Surprising as Gamblers Backing Over $5 Million Take Win

$292,750 in trading volume was observed at Polymarket with the vast majority of that ($129,659) on the film grossing under $3 million.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Sun, 02/01/2026 - 12:33

Don Lemon Arrested: And Prediction Markets Did Not Even See This One Coming

The betting against a Don Lemon arrest in recent days followed a federal magistrate judge rejection of prosecutors’ bid last Thursday to charge Lemon related to the protest at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Fri, 01/30/2026 - 10:43

Chairman of CFTC Will Be Cheerleader for Prediction Markets

The new chairperson of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Michael Selig, says he is content with having prediction markets like Kalshi fall under his agency's jurisdiction rather than the states.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:06

Ohio Governor Says Biggest Regret in Seven Years is Legalizing Sports Betting

“People have asked me, ‘What mistakes did you make?’ And I’ll lead with signing a bill for sports gaming,” DeWine said Wednesday during a meeting with the editorial board for cleveland.com |The Plain Dealer.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 01/30/2026 - 08:35

Top Trending: Chris Dudley, Tennessee Speaker, Arkansas's Prediction Market Stance, More

The Yasiel Puig sports betting trial continues to captivate Gambling911.com readers with three of the top five search queries pertaining to the one-time Dodgers super star.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 01/29/2026 - 23:11

Sportsbook Releases ICE Related Super Bowl Props Including Bad Bunny Arrest

Super Bowl with ICE agents standing in front

One of the stronger likelihoods, according to oddsmakers at BetOnline, is that there will be an ICE protest outside the Super Bowl stadium. They have this one at -1000 odds.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Thu, 01/29/2026 - 15:37

Nicki Minaj Doubles Down, Claims to Be President Trump's 'Number One Fan": Not Favored to Attend State of Union Though

Recording artist Nicki Minaj pledged additional support for US President Donald Trump this week saying she plans to contribute between $150,000 and $300,000 to fund her fans’ Trump accounts.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 01/28/2026 - 15:08

Top Betting Markets: Melania Rotten Tomatoes Score, Opening Weekend Box Office Odds, UEFA Match Odds

Melania documentary with First Lady superimposed near Capitol building

We also have your Barcelona vs FC Copenhagen and Liverpool VS Qarabag betting previews.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 01/28/2026 - 08:26

Knives Out: Noem at 54 Percent Chance to Exit, Trump Supporting DHS Secretary.....for Now

Noem is now at -125 to resign or be forced out at BetOnline.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Wed, 01/28/2026 - 07:48

Top Trending: Yasiel Puig Trial Coverage, Super Bowl, More

The trial of ex-Dodgers star Yasiel Puig is expected to wrap up this week, but defense attorneys remain unsure whether they’ll call him to testify and risk cross-examination.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 01/27/2026 - 20:47

Chris Dudley Oregon Governor Odds

Seeking a political comeback, former NBA player Chris Dudley announced a Republican run for Oregon governor on Monday, setting up a potential challenge to incumbent Tina Kotek (D).

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 01/27/2026 - 18:52

Top Betting Markets: Gamblers Give Noem 51 Percent Chance of Being Out as DHS Secretary by July

Plus Nebraska vs. Michigan in college basketball Tuesday evening and Bills promote Joe Brady to head coach. Betting on the Cleveland Browns next head coach remains in high demand.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Tue, 01/27/2026 - 14:15

Kristi Noem Now Heavily Favored to Be Removed at BetOnline

After another ICE shooting in Minnesota, all eyes are on the DHS and its secretary, Kristi Noem.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Tue, 01/27/2026 - 10:42

Trump Cabinet Next to Leave Odds - Noem Now Favored

After another ICE shooting in Minnesota, all eyes are on the DHS and its secretary, Kristi Noem.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 01/26/2026 - 21:07

Noem Odds of Leaving Trump Administration Double in Recent Days Following Another Shooting

The chances of Kristi Noem ceasing to be the Secretary of Homeland Security by March 31, 2026 have gone from 14% to as high as high as 32% in recent days, nearly double, at the online prediction market Polymarket.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Mon, 01/26/2026 - 12:36

Odds of a US Government Shutdown February 1: 'Inevitable' According to Oddsmakers

The YES was coming in at -800. In other words, it's practically guaranteed.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Mon, 01/26/2026 - 09:38

Matusow Followers Turn on Poker Player in Wake of Latest Minneapolis ICE Fatal Shooting

Mike Matusow with Make America Great red hat on

Matusow draws sharp criticism for post about incident with around 75% of his followers rebuking him.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sun, 01/25/2026 - 11:13

Kristi Noem Out By March 31 Odds Still 15 Percent at Polymarket Following Another Fatal ICE Shooting

United State Secretary of Homeland Security is once again under scrutiny following yet another fatal shooting of a US citizen in Minneapolis by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 01/24/2026 - 19:13

Top Trending: Yasiel Puig Trial Has Gambling911 Readers Tranfixed to Their Electronic Devices

Through Tuesday, massive traffic continued to come into the Gambling911.com site related to the ruckus and arrests outside the Bellagio in Las Vegas Sunday night in.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 01/22/2026 - 20:33

29 Percent Chance a Deal for the USA to Purchase Greenland From Denmark is Signed by April 1 According to Polymarket

Half a million had been traded thus far at Polymarket as of Thursday afternoon.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Thu, 01/22/2026 - 14:46

Gambling Industry Working Hard to Remove Big Beautiful Bill Gambling Tax: Hearings Held

U.S. Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nev.) presented her FAIR BET Act for inclusion in the legislation, which would allow individuals to deduct 100% of their gambling losses.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 01/22/2026 - 10:19

Marjorie Taylor Greene Replacement Odds for Georgia-14 Special Election

Marjorie Taylor Greene stepped down from her post in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District on January 5.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 01/22/2026 - 10:06

Michele Tafoya's Minnesota Senate Odds; BetOnline First to Post Them

Michele Tafoya on the sidelines of a game

She's at 10-1 odds to be elected Minnesota's next governor.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Wed, 01/21/2026 - 18:33

JD Vance Baby Name, Weight Prop Betting Odds

Second Lady Usha Vance and Vice President JD Vance will welcome their fourth child, a boy, this summer.

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 01/21/2026 - 13:00

Musk 2026 Donation Project Odds: Kentucky Senate Race

In January, Elon Musk made a major political splash by donating $10 million to a super PAC supporting Republican Nate Morris, who is a running for the U.S. Senate in Kentucky.

Submitted by Press Release on, Tue, 01/20/2026 - 23:16

2026 Nobel Peace Prize Odds Have Donald Trump Co-Favorite But at 5-1

Trump blacked out with orange background

In a weekend text message to Norway's prime minister, President Donald Trump suggested that his push to acquire Greenland is partly motivated by his disappointment over not winning the Nobel Peace Prize.

Submitted by Press Release on, Tue, 01/20/2026 - 12:22

Greenland Now With 5-2 Odds of Becoming a US State at Betting Markets

An all out invasion is less likely with the No set at 1-10 odds.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 01/15/2026 - 13:56

Jerome Powell Conviction Odds at -1000 Not to Happen, Replacement Betting Market Also Available at BetOnline

US President Donald Trump's probe into Jerome Powell has caused havoc across the political and financial sectors.

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 01/14/2026 - 18:41

Noem Numbers Continue to Crater Among Betting Markets

Amid the criticism Kristi Noem has come under since the shooting in Minnesota, the job security of the secretary of homeland security has taken a hit, at least according to Vegas.

Submitted by Payton on, Tue, 01/13/2026 - 07:34

Powell Out as Fed Chair Before May? Just 12 Percent of Gamblers Think So

The Trump administration has threatened to indict Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell over congressional testimony he gave last summer about a Fed building project, But gamblers aren't buying that Powell is going anywhere prior to May of this year.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Mon, 01/12/2026 - 09:41

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